1. Pupil Daily Notices Monday 30th October 2017

2. Why learn a language? S1 Poster competition
Thanks to all S1 who entered the competition before the October holidays. The winners are…

3. Prizes will be given to our winners very soon!
Abbie MacNeil 1B
Prizes will be given to our winners very soon!
Jamie Brown 1B
Katie Fraser 1M

4. Handmade Poppies
Pupils in the Salon have made beautiful Poppies for Armistice Day (11th November). These are priced at only £2 each. Pupils will be coming around classes to sell them or you can also buy them at the Salon (next to the Art Department).

5. U14 Boys Football
A trial will be held to determine the school team to play against TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL (date tbc) in the Paisley and District Cup. Any S1 and S2 boy who would like the opportunity to be selected for the school team should attend the after school football this week and next. If you have any questions, ask Mr Duncan.

6. Music Trad. Group Reminder
Could all S1 who used to play Fiddle with Catriona please come to a meeting on Wednesday (1st November) in C011 at 1.45pm (Fiddles will be provided).

7. JINGLE BUS ELVES REQUIRED
Volunteers are needed for the Jingle Bus which this year will be running on 2nd & 3rd December
You must be a pupil in S4/5/6 or a member of school staff to volunteer
There are loads of jobs that you can help with: Jingle Bus, Santa’s Grotto, Arts and Crafts, Sandwich making, tea/coffee making and many more.
This is an amazing opportunity for you to help your local community; the more volunteers we have the better the event.
For further information please contact Beth Wilson (B6). All forms should be returned by Friday 3rd November.

8. Tuesday & Wednesday 1:40pm – 2:05pm Thursday & Friday 12:30pm – 1:00pm
STUDY SPACE
A place to revise for your upcoming assessments
Access to computers (study purposes only)
Complete homework or catch up with class work
Support and encouragement from friendly staff
PUPILS FROM ALL YEAR GROUPS ARE WELCOME
Tuesday & Wednesday 1:40pm – 2:05pm
Thursday & Friday 12:30pm – 1:00pm
Room E108
Pupils should not enter the room without a member of staff being present!

9. First Aid GROUP 1 – TUESDAY 31 OCTOBER 2017
Full day: 9.00am – 3.45pm (Conference room)
GROUP 1 – TUESDAY 31 OCTOBER 2017
Steven Kay
Stuart Livingstone
Cerys McCann
Murray McClymont
Lewis McGregor
Charly McLean
Michelle McMillan
Campbell Thompson
Abbie Stone

10. 'Embrace'
West Coast Cinema in Dunoon will hold and exclusive screening of ‘Embrace’, a social impact documentary that explores the issues of body image, on Tuesday 7th November 2017 at 7.45pm. The West Coast Cinema is the only outlet in Scotland to show this culturally vital film at this time.
Embrace is told from the point of view of Australian mother- of-three Taryn Brumfitt as she travels the world talking to experts, women in the street and well-known personalities about the increasing rate of body image issues that are seen in people of all body types.
Tickets cost £8 and are available online at

11. Halloween Movie Night TONIGHT at 7pm Get your tickets from
Emily Somerville and Georgia Dineley
£2.50 per ticket
1 movie for 1st to 3rd year
1 movie for 4th to 6th year
S4-6 pupils are welcome to attend the
S1-3 movie if they prefer.

12. Senior Pupils wanted: 1st Cowal Boys Brigade
Volunteers are needed to help with the 1st Cowal Boys Brigade and Girls Association which is on Wednesday evenings at DGS.
This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who wishes to work with children in the future and it will also look great on your CV.
Any senior pupils who are interested, please speak to Kirsty Clark for more details.

13. Cowal Badminton Association
The Junior Club has now started back. Monday nights in DGS at 5pm.

14. Duke of Edinburgh Award
Anyone interested in doing their Duke of Edinburgh Award should meet in room E111 on Tuesday 31 October at 7pm. The Award is open to anyone who is aged 14 or currently in third year approaching their 14th birthday. There will be the opportunity to learn more about the Award and what is involved. Any current participants wanting to finish their Award or needing help or advice; together with anyone wishing to undertake their Silver Award/Expedition are also welcome.

15. Breakfast Club
Life Skills Room (next to the new Platform) Opening times: 8.15 – 8.40 am This club is open to everyone, does not cost anything and you do not need to stay for the full time. Monday - Thursday there will be cereals, fresh fruit, yoghurts and cereal bars. Friday there will be hot rolls (you must attend on a previous day to order your hot roll).

16. Star Wars Club
Star Wars Club will be running every Monday lunchtime in E112.
If you are a Star Wars fan, come along and join in!
Bring your lunch with you.

17. eXp Lunch Clubs Monday Sports club in the big games hall
Tuesday d-group in E108
Wednesday MAD club in Mr Pearson's drama room
Thursday Drama club in Mr Pearson's drama room
Friday Girls' group in Mr Pearson's drama room

19. DGS Rugby Club
Every Tuesday after school on the 3G pitch. For more information see Mr Strathdee (Art Dept.)

20. Badminton Club
The Badminton Club will run every Tuesday after school in the Games Hall.

21. Baked Potato or Salad before the end of interval!
DGS Lunch Menu
SOUPS Lentil Cream of Tomato HOT MEALS Cheese/Pepperoni Pizza & Herbie Diced Potato Bites Tomato and Basil Pasta with Garlic Bread OTHER FOODS Hotdogs, Paninis, Rolls and Sandwiches Pasta King Salad Bar
Remember to
pre-order your
Baked Potato or Salad before the end of interval!

22. MONDAY CLUBS LUNCH TIME AFTER SCHOOL Star Wars Club MAD Sports
Room E112
MAD Sports
Games Hall
S4-6 Fitness Suite
Land Training
Gym 2
Shinty
3G Pitch

23. TUESDAY CLUBS LUNCH TIME AFTER SCHOOL Science Club Basketball
Games Hall
S1-3 Fitness Suite
S1-3 Youth Club
Gym 2
Badminton
Games Hall
Rugby
3G Pitch